
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI from $400 with Utilities Included (494 Rentals) Page 2 of 10
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Cheap Apartments in Madison.


The Ace Apartments

Chapel Hill Apartments

Hooker Avenue Apartments

Blueberry Hill Apartments

Heather Downs Apartments

Diplomat Apartments

The Badger Den Apartments on Gilman

The Oscar Family Apartments

Fair Oaks
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Tailor Place

402 W Wilson Street

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Prentice Park

The Oscar Senior Apartments

Novation Senior

McKenna Woods

Park Regent Apartments

Bristol Arms

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Big Sky Manor & High Point Manor
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University Park Commons

Casa Blanca

Glendale Townhomes

Rock Apartments

Nakoma Commons

AutumnCreek

Lincoln Ridge

The Intersect

Parkview Apartments

Campus Square
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Yorktown Estates

22 N Hancock St

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Arbor Hills

River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum

Tuscan Place

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Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)

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Hunters Ridge

Brighton Square

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Maple Glen Apartment Homes

PARK TOWER
Madison's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Madison and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Mike Heuer

Hidden Creek Residences

Greenbriar Village

Jupiter Crossing

Stockbridge Trails

Heritage Circle Apartments

Roundhouse Apartments

Capitol Centre Court Apartments

Mendota Lakeshore Apartments

202-204 N Pinckney St

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Camden Court Apartments
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Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Studio Apartments | $1,487 | $715 | $2,731 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $641 | $5,250 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,114 | $763 | $7,229 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,494 | $866 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $938 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $941 | $7,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Madison?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Madison is under $922.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison?
The cheapest apartment in Madison is The Landing at 818 which is listed at $612, while the average apartment in Madison costs $2,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Madison?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11,738 regular apartments in Madison that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Madison?
Cheap apartments in Madison have an average cost of $607 which is $2,243 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison
Written by: Mike Heuer
I’m Mike, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Madison, Wisconsin. I lived and worked in Madison for several years before career opportunities took me elsewhere.

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI
Written by: Mike Heuer
I am Mike, your guide to student housing in the Greater Madison, Wisconsin, area. Madison is a terrific city that also is the Capital of Wisconsin.

An Insiders Guide to 6 Reasons Why Locals Love Renting in Madison, Wisconsin
Written by: Mike Heuer
Madison is Wisconsin’s capital city and its second-largest city, with a population of more than 260,000.
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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.
